Silent Nite Technician
About this role
- Fabricates and repairs dental prosthesis/dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crown and bridge, inlay/onlay, veneers and implant restorations.
- Reads prescription included with case; constructs prostheses by following doctors’ written orders and instructions.
- Communicates with colleagues and managers in a prompt articulate manner.
- Uses a wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or non-metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic).
- Replaces partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures (metal and non-metal).
- Restores natural teeth and corrects dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed or removable appliances.
- Makes models of mouth and teeth from impressions taken by dentist.
- Builds-up wax replicas of part or all of mouth and/or teeth on model.
- Encases wax in mould material and melts away wax; replaces wax with plastic, metal, or ceramic materials to make replacement appliance.
- Builds-up ceramic restoration by continuously applying layers of porcelain.
- Polishes and finishes appliance to ensure smoothness and fit.
- Applies stains and glazes to restorations to create natural look.
- Utilizes and conserves supplies and equipment by completing plaster casting, metal casting, die trimming, metal polishing, wax modeling, wire bending, sandblasting, electroplating, electro-spot welding and CAD/CAM techniques.
- Uses different kinds of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presses, lathes, high-heat furnaces, sandblasters, paint brushes, carvers, etc).
- Documents actions by completing forms, logs and reports.
- Works closely with quality control specialists and addresses all issues regarding quality standards.
- Follows quality standard protocol.
- Recognizes and reports problem cases or cases that need additional prep work.
- Prepares equipment and materials (fills mixing bins, empties equipment receptacles, etc.).
- Relies on technical knowledge to make decisions and accomplish departmental goals.
- Performs other related duties and projects as business needs require at direction of management.
- Basic dental training.
- Prior dental experience or background, a plus.
- Previous experience working in positions that require hand and finger dexterity, a plus.
Pay Range: $18.00p/hr
Company at a glance
Glidewell is America’s largest digital dental lab, pioneering industry-first innovations that expand what’s possible in restorative dentistry. Our mission is to empower dental professionals with comprehensive, convenient, cost-effective clinical solutions, by combining open digital workflows, AI-powered manufacturing, and vertically integrated operations.
We meet dentists where they are on their digital journey, offering flexible solutions that fit any practice—accepting all scanners, digitizing analog impressions, and delivering restorations with unmatched speed and consistency.
Glidewell leads the dental lab industry in technology, education, and clinical support, empowering dental teams through comprehensive CE programs, streaming media, and hands-on workshops.
Glidewell is shaping the future of the dental industry through meaningful innovation and unparalleled customer experience. As the pace-setter in dental lab innovation, we remain committed to driving down costs, improving outcomes, and supporting the next generation of dental professionals.
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